Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 127 kcal531.4 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 0 g
- Protein
- 17.7 g
- Total fat
- 6 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceSeafood
Hairtail
Hairtail is a long, silvery marine fish with firm white flesh, often pan-fried or braised. Per 100 g it provides 127 calories with 17.7 g protein and 6 g fat.
127
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 0g
- Protein
- 17.7g
- Fat
- 6g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Hairtail, also called cutlassfish or ribbonfish, is a long, slender, silvery marine fish with firm white flesh. It is popular in East Asian cooking, where it is usually cut into sections and pan-fried, braised, or steamed.
Nutritionally, hairtail is a lean, protein-rich fish. Per 100 g it provides about 127 kcal, 17.7 g of protein, 6 g of fat, and no carbohydrates. This reference reflects raw hairtail flesh.
Hairtail is usually cooked with oil and seasonings, which add to the final dish's calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the raw fish and account for the cooking method, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 108 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Hairtail nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in hairtail?
Hairtail provides about 127 calories per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 108 calories.
Is hairtail high in protein?
Yes. Hairtail provides about 17.7 g of protein per 100 g, with 6 g of fat.
How is hairtail usually cooked?
Hairtail is usually cut into sections and pan-fried, braised, or steamed. Oil and seasonings add most of the calories in a finished dish.
